What to order at Mother Wolf

Must order
Suppli al telefono, then the tonnarelli cacio e pepe.
Signature dishes
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Suppli al telefono
Editor tip
The bar room serves the full menu without a reservation, but you need to be in line by 17:15 on a Friday.
CuisineRoman Italian
Price$$$
NeighborhoodMid Wilshire
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Location

Address: 1545 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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